"Old Christmas" by Washington Irving is a charming collection of stories that encapsulates the spirit of Christmas in early 19th-century England. Through a series of vignettes, Irving invites readers to experience the warmth and joy of the holiday season, focusing on traditional customs and festivities. The tales include charming depictions of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, emphasizing family gatherings, feasting, and merriment. Iconic characters, such as the jovial, generous Santa Claus, are brought to life, and the nostalgic tone reflects Irving's affection for the old ways of celebrating Christmas. This illustrated edition enhances the timeless charm of Irving's festive narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Christmas Series .

There are 96 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2019 by Independently Published .

Washington Irving was born in 1783 in New York City. In addition to writing fiction, Irving studied law, worked for his family's business in England and wrote essays for periodicals. Some of his most famous tales, including Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, were first published under the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon.